Facade of Prosperity

In North Korea, considerable emphasis is placed on outward appearances. The government and its leader endeavor to portray the nation as more affluent than it truly is. One strategy employed to achieve this illusion is through construction endeavors.

Evident in construction, a massive and opulent luxury hotel in the heart of the capital city. The Ryugyong Hotel, ranked among the tallest 100 buildings globally, boasts thousands of rooms. Despite its grandeur, this lavish establishment has yet to welcome a single guest.

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